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Canon - PowerShot 10 Megapixel Compact Camera - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(83 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 83 reviews
5 Stars
61
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Star
1
86%of customers recommend this product.
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70 out of
81)
Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot 10 Megapixel Compact Camera - Black
Customer Rating
4
A very short review
on June 28, 2011
Posted by: ron100
from Utah
Half a century a photographer but cant say anything that has not already been said here. The overriding objection however is lack of a printed manual. Like the nice old canon ones that fit that little pocket in my case like the G11 had.. Big mistake, Canon... big.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable
Cons: no printed manual
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
WOW......the camera of my dreams
on June 16, 2011
Posted by: Orangelady
from Federal Way WA
Love this camera. Not only is it easy to use but the quality of the photo I can take is wonderful. Out of the box, with a quick charge, this camera went to DC. My picture from that trip were the best I've ever taken. My fear was the flip out view finder, it's a little smaller then the 3in I'd had on my point and shoot, well it's better. I really love the ability to get tight close ups photos and great distances without extra gear.
Don't think you can go wrong with camera,
Don't think you can go wrong with camera,
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Digital Compact (Pocket) Camera
on June 15, 2011
Posted by: Graybeard
from San Antonio, TX
I bought the G12 for our Disney vacation, so I wouldn't have to carry my 7D kit all the time. It is a very good pocket camera, generally gave great images in good light and often produced quite acceptable results in low light. The images were easily viewable in slight shade even at mid-day. While not 7D capable, it was far easier to carry for 7 12+ hour days at Disney and provided for a more enjoyable experience with my gradkids.
One con to the camera is the instruction manual-downloadable and very thin!. I usually kept the camera on apeture/Raw, but sometimes put it in Auto for my wife to use. On viewing our images later, I discover the Auto setting produces JPGs and that the image size varied for unknown reasons. I think we may have somehow enabled the digital zoom or perhaps the teleconverter. It's not clear from the manual.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, easy to use
Cons: poor instruction manual, unexpected varience in image size
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
doesn't shoot RAW B&W
on May 31, 2011
Posted by: tani
from san jose, ca
this is a good compact camera with lots of features. but i'm puzzled as to why it isn't able to shoot B&W in RAW format. this camera is supposed to pack DSLR capabilities in a compact size. it shoots HD in B&W but not RAW. yes, you can convert it in DPP but, that's not the point nor was i sold on. there's a lot of bells and whistles on this rig but not being able to shoot B&W RAW and seeing what it looks like on the LCD while out shooting is pretty lame. and pretty much a deal braker for me.
other than that, it's a great compact camera with a solid feel and a great look. the flip out LCD that can rotate in almost any angle. has wink technology where you wink at the camera and it will take your picture. decent flash output with hot-shoe for speedlites. decent low light performance.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, durable, Lightweight/Portable, easy to use
Cons: Missing features/settings, no dedicated video button, no b&w raw
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
My favorite Canon Camera Yet
on May 5, 2011
Posted by: oceancamel
from FL
I have been searching for an amazing quality camera that can zoom and focus without blurring the images. I also wanted a camera that does not blur the image when taken without flash. Moreover, I was looking for a smart camera that can adjust to the scenes without having me fiddle around with many settings. This camera has it all. The sharpness of the images and the clarity is so amazing, that I find myself looking at the photos I took over and over and over again in amazement. Finally the icing on the cake, I can take this camera with me underwater when I dive --> an AWESOME camera and I can take it underwater (my wish definitely came true here). I have used underwater cameras before, but rarely do I get the images I want while diving, either the lighting is not right, or my hand can't stand still due to current or something. Once I place this camera in the underwater case, I cannot wait to see how the pictures come out.. I am very excited. Once again, Canon has done it again. In my Opinion, Canon is one of the best camera manufacturers out there.
Pros: excellent image quality, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best camera I've owned
on April 20, 2011
Posted by: Dawn
from Noblesville, IN
I have owned several digital cameras over the years and this one is the best camera I've owned by far. The quality is exceptional and the features this one camera offers is amazing. If you are searching for a quality high-end digital camera, but do not want to spend money on a DSLR this is your best bet! For us ladies it is not too big to fit in our purse either. I take this with me everywhere.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Good, Solid Camera
on April 3, 2011
Posted by: Hasaf
from Xinyang, P.R. China
I purchased that camera so that I would need need to pack an SLR. It has proven to be a durable camera and takes excellent pictures in the auto modes (for when I do not want to fiddle with controls). It also has an incredible number of adjustments for manual shooting.
One feature That I particularly wanted, and will not buy a camera without, is the manual viewfinder. It would be nice if Canon were to find a way to superimpose come data on the viewfinder window. However, it is made of clear glass and, otherwise, works as I want a viewfinder to.
I would also like t see faster response when the photo button is pressed. There seems to be a slight delay. It is possible that I am just comparing it to SLRs'; but, it lacks a "quickness."
Pros: good battery life, excellent image quality, durable, Lightweight/Portable
Cons: Difficult to use, Complicated controls/menu, no printed manual
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Solid performer
on March 27, 2011
Posted by: Kzural
from Jacksonville,Fl
Pros:
Actual control dials, the reappearance of the front dial sold me.
Image quality from the small sensor is excellent.
The optical viewfinder is a plus, while coverage is on the small side, it helps in bright sunlight. When used in place of the LCD, your shooting time is extended greatly.
The lens is optically good, it requires little to no lens distortion correction in post processing.
IS works well.
Actual control dials, the reappearance of the front dial sold me.
Image quality from the small sensor is excellent.
The optical viewfinder is a plus, while coverage is on the small side, it helps in bright sunlight. When used in place of the LCD, your shooting time is extended greatly.
The lens is optically good, it requires little to no lens distortion correction in post processing.
IS works well.
Cons:
No printed manual on such a high end unit, what were you thinking?
Lens speed is ok but could be faster
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After comparing the G12 and the S95 cameras, I purchased the G12.
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I wanted a quality compact camera for the times I did not want or need to carry a DSLR around with me but still wanted good image quality and control flexibility with out fiddling around with a bunch of menus.
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The Canon G12 fits my needs well. The images are excellent and I have all the control over shooting I could want. The controls and menus make sense, unlike the 1D I had, it was easy to pick up and get good images right out of the box.
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I am not a fan of Canon's DSLRs, I have had a few and they annoyed me, but I think Canon makes the best compact cameras on the market. For me it was easy to choose the G12, it is a great camera.
No printed manual on such a high end unit, what were you thinking?
Lens speed is ok but could be faster
:
After comparing the G12 and the S95 cameras, I purchased the G12.
:
I wanted a quality compact camera for the times I did not want or need to carry a DSLR around with me but still wanted good image quality and control flexibility with out fiddling around with a bunch of menus.
:
The Canon G12 fits my needs well. The images are excellent and I have all the control over shooting I could want. The controls and menus make sense, unlike the 1D I had, it was easy to pick up and get good images right out of the box.
:
I am not a fan of Canon's DSLRs, I have had a few and they annoyed me, but I think Canon makes the best compact cameras on the market. For me it was easy to choose the G12, it is a great camera.
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: no printed manual
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com